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EFC Centre at Wat Tyler Country ParkOur centre is available for visits on a pre-booked basis on Wednesdays between 10am - 4pm. The Club’s activities and displays are also usually open to the public on the first Saturday of the month 11am - 4pm.

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Forthcoming meetings

DateVenue
Thu Aug 21st 2025
10:30-15:00
Coppins Farm, Alphamstone. arable reversion (from 1999) species-rich, unimproved grassland and ancient woodland. "I know of no other farm like it in Essex" Mark Nowers, RSPB Turtle Dove Conservation Advisor. Take the track next to the church at TL87853549 with the telephone box and park in the field (nearest postcode CO8 5HE)
Wed Aug 27th 2025
20:00-
Colne Point Nature Reserve mothing session. Moth session with the Essex Moth Group. Colne Point NR, Beach Road, off Lee Wick Farm, St Osyth, CO16 8ET. Habitats: Colne Point is an impressive expanse of saltmarsh, creek and shingle, running along the coastline at the mouth of the Colne Estuary. Meet in reserve car park TM10781239 Map available on Facebook, Essex Moth Group
Sat Aug 30th 2025
19:00-
Carver Airfield, Debden mothing session. Moth trapping with the Essex Moth Group. Carver Barracks. Water Lane, Wimbish, Essex. CB10 2YA. Grassland with calcareous and clay species sitting side by side. Ancient woodland (Peverels) and multiple copses planted over the years. It may be cold, wet and windy, boiling hot, or hot and windy, so please bring clothing to suit any weather. Meet at layby TL5670,3439 near Rowney Woods.
Tue Sep 9th 2025
10:30-15:00
Foxearth Meadows NR. wetlands and woodland site alongside the River Stour, with a series of ponds and marshy flower-rich grassland. Managed by A Rocha especially for odonata. Meet in car park at TL83314599 (west of nearest postcode CO10 7HZ)